Germanton, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
851 Population 486/sq mi density
$76,458 Median Income $36,451 per capita
$190,900 Home Value $272,591 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,458 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Germanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates36.2501°N, 80.2390°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyForsyth County County
Nearest AirportPiedmont Triad International (GSO)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median47.0
RatingGood
Good Days %57.4%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.28 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 124 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 142 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 92 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 113 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 128 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 102 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 129 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 122 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 126 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 68 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 44 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 107 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 136 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 77 km
Aug 17, 2021 6 km N of Morganton, North Carolina M2.7 139 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 128 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 70 km
Feb 4, 2021 1 km SSW of Sparta, North Carolina M2.6 84 km
Jun 17, 2023 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 233 km
1996 Fran Category 3 182 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 276 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 206 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 35 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 29 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 97 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 17 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 17 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 76 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 26, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 18 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 42 km 0
Nov 16, 2011 EF2 58 km 2
Mar 28, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL MOUNTAIN (3,300 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 51 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 94 km
2021 GRINDSTONE 1,106 24 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,064 93 km
2011 LUMBER PLANT 779 64 km
2000 MERRITT CK 750 67 km
2022 PINE ROAD 582 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in

Germanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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